One Piece Elbaf Arc: Where to Watch and the 2026 Episode Schedule
The One Piece Elbaf arc is airing new episodes right now, and the two questions collectors keep asking are simple: where do you watch it, and when does the next episode land? This guide answers both. It lays out the Crunchyroll and Netflix release schedule, explains the one-week gap between the two platforms, decodes the confusing episode numbers, and points you to the Elbaf-era figures worth collecting while the arc is hot. Everything below is sourced from the official episode listings and the platforms' own schedules, and it stays spoiler-light: we cover air dates, titles, and where to stream, not who wins which fight. If you are catching up on One Piece in 2026, start here.
Where to Watch the One Piece Elbaf Arc
The One Piece Elbaf arc streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix, both with subtitles, and Crunchyroll is the faster of the two. Crunchyroll carries the simulcast across North America, Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Netflix streams the same arc in many regions but runs about a week behind (more on that below).
The series is animated by Toei Animation and adapts the Elbaf story arc that begins in volume 111 of Eiichiro Oda's manga. If the arc has you wanting to build a Straw Hat shelf, Akibato ships One Piece figures and Ichiban Kuji prizes from Japan, including current Elbaf-era items.
One Piece Elbaf Arc Release Schedule (2026)
The Elbaf arc began on April 5, 2026. New episodes premiere every Sunday on Crunchyroll, then arrive on Netflix the following Saturday. That weekly cadence is the backbone of the whole schedule.
What time do new episodes drop?
New Elbaf episodes go live on Crunchyroll on Sunday at the same moment worldwide. Convert to your zone before you sit down:
- Pacific: 7:15 a.m. PT (Sunday)
- Eastern: 10:15 a.m. ET (Sunday)
- UK: 3:15 p.m. BST (Sunday)
- Japan: 11:15 p.m. JST (Sunday, on Fuji TV)
Recent and upcoming Elbaf episodes
Here are the most recent episodes with their official titles and air dates. Crunchyroll dates are the Sunday simulcast; Netflix dates are the following Saturday.
| Episode | Title | Crunchyroll (2026) | Netflix (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1175 | Elbaph in Flames! Jinbe's Shoulder Throw Explodes! | Aug 23 | Aug 29 |
| 1176 | The Threat of the Arrow-Arrow Fruit: Gunko vs. the Straw Hats | Aug 30 | Sep 5 |
| 1177 | A Despicable Hostage Game: Sommers's Brazen Demands | Sep 6 | Sep 12 |
| 1178 | Protect History and the Future: Robin and Gaban Go on the Attack | Sep 13 | Sep 19 |
| 1179 | One Do-or-Die Second: Gaban vs. the Knights of God | Sep 20 | Sep 26 |
Episode 1178 is the newest one on Crunchyroll as of mid-September 2026, with 1179 due September 20. Netflix viewers are one step behind on each date.
The Time-Lag Trap: Crunchyroll Is a Week Ahead of Netflix
The single most common mistake is assuming both platforms update on the same day. They do not. Netflix lands each episode roughly seven days after its Crunchyroll debut, so a Netflix-only viewer is always one episode behind a Crunchyroll viewer.
Practical takeaways:
- Want it first and want to dodge spoilers? Watch on Crunchyroll on Sunday.
- Prefer Netflix? Expect the same episode the following Saturday, and mute One Piece keywords in between.
- The episode content is identical on both platforms; only the timing differs.
Two Numbering Systems: 26-Episode Season vs. Overall Count
Search results contradict each other because two numbering systems are in play, and mixing them is why schedules seem "wrong."
- Overall count: the continuous One Piece episode number that has climbed since 1999. The recent Elbaf episodes are 1175 through 1179. Crunchyroll and Netflix label episodes this way.
- Season/arc count: the current season restarted at Episode 1 on April 5, 2026, and runs 26 episodes across two cours. Some trackers count Elbaf episodes 1 to 26.
When a schedule lists an episode number, check which system it uses before you panic that you missed one. This guide uses the overall count, because that is what the streaming apps show.
Why One Piece Slowed Down to 26 Episodes a Year
One Piece is deliberately airing fewer episodes than it used to. The 2026 run is structured as roughly 26 episodes across two cours, a sharp drop from the 40-to-50 episodes per year the anime pushed for most of its two-decade weekly history.
For viewers, that means a tighter, more consistent arc with fewer filler stretches, but also longer waits across the year. The second cour of the Elbaf arc is expected to run into October 2026; exact finale dates have varied between trackers, so confirm the final episode date on Crunchyroll's own listing when it nears.
What Is the Elbaf Arc About? (Spoiler-Light)
Elbaf is the legendary island of giants that the series has teased since the East Blue days, so the arc is a long-awaited payoff for the Straw Hats' arrival there. It adapts the manga from volume 111 onward, with the crew navigating the giants' homeland while the Holy Knights of God move to bring Elbaf under the World Government's control.
Beyond that setup we will keep it clean: the arc leans on lore that longtime readers have waited years for, which is exactly why so many fans are jumping back into the anime in 2026. If you are new, the arc is watchable without every prior season, but the emotional weight lands harder if you know the crew.
One Piece Figures to Collect During the Elbaf Arc
An airing arc is the best time to collect, because manufacturers time prize figures and Ichiban Kuji sets to the broadcast. Right now the Elbaf-era lineup mixes Ichiban Kuji prizes, scale figures, and gashapon capsule toys, so there is a tier for every budget.
A few collecting notes for international fans:
- Prize and Ichiban Kuji figures are made in limited runs tied to a release window, so in-stock does not mean forever. If a piece is available, that is the window.
- Scale figures (typically 1/7 or 1/8) cost more but hold detail; prize figures are the affordable entry. If those terms are new, see our guide to the types of anime figures.
- Ordering from Japan? Factor in delivery time before a birthday or holiday deadline with our shipping-from-Japan timing guide.
Akibato stocks current One Piece pieces, including an Elbaf-themed Ichiban Kuji set and a Boa Hancock scale figure. Browse the in-stock One Piece collection to grab Elbaf-era figures while the arc is airing. Fans who also track other streaming premieres may like our Demon Slayer Infinity Castle on Netflix where-to-watch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch the One Piece Elbaf arc? On Crunchyroll and Netflix. Crunchyroll simulcasts new episodes on Sunday; Netflix adds them about a week later.
What day and time do new One Piece episodes release? Sundays on Crunchyroll at 7:15 a.m. PT / 10:15 a.m. ET / 3:15 p.m. BST, matching the Fuji TV broadcast in Japan at 11:15 p.m. JST.
What was the latest episode in mid-September 2026? Episode 1178, "Protect History and the Future," premiered on Crunchyroll on September 13, 2026, with 1179 due September 20.
Is the Elbaf arc dubbed? The simulcast episodes stream subtitled first; English dubs of recent One Piece episodes follow later and are not part of the weekly simulcast schedule above.
How many episodes is the Elbaf arc? The 2026 run is structured as about 26 episodes across two cours, with the second cour expected to finish in October 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia — One Piece season 22 (episode list and air dates)
- Final Weapon — One Piece Elbaph Arc release dates, schedule and episodes
- ComicBook.com — One Piece confirms the full Elbaph schedule for 2026
- Comic Basics — One Piece Episode 1178 release date, time, and where to watch
- GamesRadar+ — One Piece Elbaph Arc release schedule on Crunchyroll and Netflix